Inspiration for a transitional bedroom remodel in San Francisco

Mark Lohman
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A minimal insertion into a densely wooded landscape, the Collector’s Pavilion provides the owners with an 8,000 sf private fitness space and vintage automobile gallery. On a gently sloping site in amongst a grove of trees, the pavilion slides into the topography - mimicking and contrasting the surrounding landscape with a folded roof plane that hovers over a board formed concrete base. The clients’ requirement for a nearby room to display a growing car collection as well as provide a remote area for personal fitness carries with it a series of challenges related to privacy and security. The pavilion nestles into the wooded site - finding a home in a small clearing - and merges with the sloping landscape. The building has dual personalities, serving as a private and secure bunker from the exterior, while transforming into a warm and inviting space on the interior. The use of indirect light and the need to obscure direct views from the public right away provides the client with adequate day light for day-to-day use while ensuring that strict privacy is maintained. This shifting personality is also dramatically affected by the seasons - contrasting and merging with the surrounding environment depending on the time of year. The Collector’s Pavilion employs meticulous detailing of its concrete to steel to wood connections, exploring the grounded nature of poured concrete in conjunction with a delicate wood roof system that floats above a grid of steel. Above all, the Pavilion harmonizes with it’s natural surroundings through it’s materiality, formal language, and siting. Overview Chenequa, WI Size 8,000 sf Completion Date May 2013 Services Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design

We used: Custom cherry cabinetry in Arts & Crafts Shaker style by Kabinart in Boulder and Espresso stains. Liberty Hardware Venetian bronze 1-1/2" cabinet knobs. KitchenAid Architect II Series 22 CF counter-depth French door refrigerator. KitchenAid Architect Series II 27" convection single wall oven. KitchenAid 36" 6-burner dual fuel freestanding commercial-style range. KitchenAid Architect II Series 24" dishwasher. Sharp Insight Pro Series 24" built-in microwave drawer (Model #KB6524PS). Crystorama Solaris 12" wide pendant lights in English bronze. Granite countertops in Brown Fantasy. 3"x6" polished marble backsplash. Paint colors: Walls: Glidden Silver Cloud 30YY 63/024 Ceilings/Trims/Doors: Glidden Swan White GLC23 Robert B. Narod Photography

Richard Herman is in the hospitality business and owns several upscale hotels in Florida and in other states as well as cattle ranches in both Florida and Missouri. Their farm in Ocala is by farm their most unique. The property serves as a 4-H demonstration project for the purpose of children’s education. They have been working with the Academy Prep of St. Pete which is dedicated to inner-city youths that are selected on the basis of need and achievement. Wife Diane spends her time on the farm raising Gypsy Vanners, a diminutive draft horse named after the job they did in Eastern Europe, pulling the wagons (vans) for gypsies that wandered across the continent. On the Ocala farm, there are several mules with a unique profession. Richard had visited the Hearthstone display at a Log & Timber Home Shows at the Orlando Convention Center many years ago. He was impressed that Hearthstone had stayed in touch with him over the years by mailings, invitations to shows, and periodic phone calls. When the time came to start serious consideration of the design of barn, Hearthstone responded promptly and professionally to Richard and Diane’s requests for information and a review of their ideas for their barn, which would serve as the centerpiece for their new farm. They wanted a multipurpose facility that could accommodate an educational environment and a large hall suitable for the fundraising events for his charities. Richard wanted a barn that reflected the look and feel of barns built at the dawn of the 20th century. Besides the rustic chicken houses and vegetable gardens, they have completely renovated a 1020’s era farmhouse to be as historically correct as possible and serves as the entry to the farm. “They very careful to feel us out, get comfortable with our capabilities, and be convinced that we could perform as promised,” said Project Manager John Ricketson of Hearthstone. Design Process There were some initial drawings that gave us a start on the basic shape and size of the barn. From there, it was a process of narrowing down the uses of each area and the spans that could be achieved. The barn was going to have the traditional “board & batten” exterior siding and a metal roof. There is a cantilevered ‘hay hood” on the north gable end above the large sliding barn doors that open into the foyer and horse stalls. The wings house a combination of areas, beginning with the large restrooms to accommodate crowds for events. Other parts of the wings have garage areas for the farm vehicles, feed room, tack room, wash rack, storage, offices, and smaller restrooms. Keeping with the look and feel of the turn of the century, Hearthstone developed a process for giving the timbers a surface texture that mimicked the circular cuts of timbers that had just come out of an old sawmill. This was easier said than done. Randy Giles guided his millwright (Wolfgang) in designing a machine that would do this effectively. The barn was delivered in October of 2014 and was erected over the course of two weeks, thanks to a hardworking crew (Eric Foster) and near-perfect weather. After the Hearthstone crew completed the erection and roof dry-in, it was time for the local carpenters to step up and install some light conventional framing on the gable ends before applying the roof fascia and exterior board & batten siding. Next came the big sliding barn doors, plumbing, electrical, heating, and cooling. Large rustic fixtures were hung from the great hall roof timbers. Exterior The board & batten siding was cypress and allowed to turn color naturally as rain hit it and the sun started working on it with UV rays. This method causes a much grayer look closer to the ground and less so where the roof overhang provides protection. The North end has some large limestone boulders and planters arranged around the pad with tall pampas grass. The planters provide casual seating before events and during outside receptions. The entire area was sodded with lush St. Augustine grass and split rail fences were added to enclose the barn area. The corrugated metal roof was a special order material that immediately rusted after being exposed to moisture. The layer of rust protects the metal from the elements. Interior The board & batten theme was carried throughout most of the interior with the timbers left natural to show off the circular saw texture. All of the tongue & groove decking was shipped in advance to allow the local painter to pre-stain it with a dark brown transparent stain that is a beautiful background to the light color Eastern White Pine timbers. “Everything was unique in this project” said Project Manager John Ricketson. “The setting on a small demonstration farm close to Ocala, the multipurpose design, the circular saw texture on the timbers.” The Hermans are very proud of their farm’s outcome. Richard sent a note to Randy Giles, owner of Hearthstone: “The Barn is fantastic, not a single problem, period. Next month, we have Jo Dee Messina coming in to help with a fundraiser for a local center for abused kids. Folks love the farm, ...... but that barn gets all of the attention. I would encourage you to use me as a reference for your sales team, feel free to extend my cell phone to any prospective purchasers.”

MA Peterson www.mapeterson.com This mudroom was part of an updated entry way and we re-designed it to accommodate their busy lifestyle, balanced by a sense of clean design and common order. Newly painted custom cabinetry adorns the walls, with overhead space for off-season storage, cubbies for individual items, and bench seating for comfortable and convenient quick changes. We paid extra attention to detail and added tiered space for storing shoes with custom shelves under the benches. Floor to ceiling closets add multipurpose storage for outerwear, bulkier boots and sports gear. There wall opposite of the cabinets offers up a long row of wall hooks, so no matter what the kids say, there's no reason for a single coat or scarf to be left on the floor, again. Nothing other than stone flooring would do for this transitional room, because it stands up to heavy traffic and sweeps up in just minutes. Overhead lighting simplifies the search for gear and highlights easy access to the laundry room at the end of the hall. Photo Credit: Todd Mulvihill Photography

This close-up of the machine hammered copper backsplash shows the unique texture of the panels, and the seamless outlet cutouts. The combination of the copper splash with the black cabinetry creates a warm, rustic aesthetic. Brooks Custom

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A design for a busy, active family longing for order and a central place for the family to gather. We utilized every inch of this room from floor to ceiling to give custom cabinetry that would completely expand their kitchen storage. Directly off the kitchen overlooks their dining space, with beautiful brown leather stools detailed with exposed nail heads and white wood. Fresh colors of bright blue and yellow liven their dining area. The kitchen & dining space is completely rejuvenated as these crisp whites and colorful details breath life into this family hub. We further fulfilled our ambition of maximum storage in our design of this client’s mudroom and laundry room. We completely transformed these areas with our millwork and cabinet designs allowing for the best amount of storage in a well-organized entry. Optimizing a small space with organization and classic elements has them ready to entertain and welcome family and friends. Custom designed by Hartley and Hill Design All materials and furnishings in this space are available through Hartley and Hill Design. www.hartleyandhilldesign.com 888-639-0639 Neil Landino

This remodel is a stunning 100-year-old Wayzata home! The home’s history was embraced while giving the home a refreshing new look. Every aspect of this renovation was thoughtfully considered to turn the home into a "DREAM HOME" for generations to enjoy. With Mingle designed cabinetry throughout several rooms of the home, there is plenty of storage and style. A turn-of-the-century transitional farmhouse home is sure to please the eyes of many and be the perfect fit for this family for years to come. Spacecrafting

This mudroom was designed to fit the lifestyle of a busy family of four. Originally, there was just a long, narrow corridor that served as the mudroom. A bathroom and laundry room were re-located to create a mudroom wide enough for custom built-in storage on both sides of the corridor. To one side, there is eleven feel of shelves for shoes. On the other side of the corridor, there is a combination of both open and closed, multipurpose built-in storage. A tall cabinet provides space for sporting equipment. There are four cubbies, giving each family member a place to hang their coats, with a bench below that provide a place to sit and remove your shoes. To the left of the cubbies is a small shower area for rinsing muddy shoes and giving baths to the family dog. Interior Designer: Adams Interior Design Photo by: Daniel Contelmo Jr.

This charming mudroom was part of a larger main level remodel. Right off the wraparound porch and leading into new kitchen, this multipurpose mudroom serves as the family’s entry and has everything they need for ease of living. Balancing function and style, we designed this space custom fit for this family & their cherished pets! As a utilitarian space, we meticulously considered every detail to maximize the storage and versatility of this space. A mix of tall storage cabinets and upper cabinets provide a wide range of options for this family. The ample counter space doubles as a landing zone for mail or for folding laundry, while the open under counter space is used for laundry hampers and dog crates…there’s even a custom pullout bin for their pet food. The built-in hall tree has open storage above, shaker-style peg rail for coats and purses, and a bench seat for slipping shoes on or off. A stunning utility sink with industrial faucet is the perfect place to wash up after a day spent working in the garden. Second to function, we made sure that this mudroom was stylish too! The bead board cabinet details, oil- rubbed bronze hardware, brick floor, and maple butcher block counters combine to deliver the hints of New England that this family was inspired by. This room establishes the aesthetic for the rest of the home. The greige color chosen for the mudroom cabinetry is consistent with the contrasting trim and door color we used throughout the home. A new exterior door was installed that echoes the style carried throughout the rest of the home and is stained a complimentary tone. All these touches contribute to a completely refreshed and cohesive look for this beautiful home.

This charming mudroom was part of a larger main level remodel. Right off the wraparound porch and leading into new kitchen, this multipurpose mudroom serves as the family’s entry and has everything they need for ease of living. Balancing function and style, we designed this space custom fit for this family & their cherished pets! As a utilitarian space, we meticulously considered every detail to maximize the storage and versatility of this space. A mix of tall storage cabinets and upper cabinets provide a wide range of options for this family. The ample counter space doubles as a landing zone for mail or for folding laundry, while the open under counter space is used for laundry hampers and dog crates…there’s even a custom pullout bin for their pet food. The built-in hall tree has open storage above, shaker-style peg rail for coats and purses, and a bench seat for slipping shoes on or off. A stunning utility sink with industrial faucet is the perfect place to wash up after a day spent working in the garden. Second to function, we made sure that this mudroom was stylish too! The bead board cabinet details, oil- rubbed bronze hardware, brick floor, and maple butcher block counters combine to deliver the hints of New England that this family was inspired by. This room establishes the aesthetic for the rest of the home. The greige color chosen for the mudroom cabinetry is consistent with the contrasting trim and door color we used throughout the home. A new exterior door was installed that echoes the style carried throughout the rest of the home and is stained a complimentary tone. All these touches contribute to a completely refreshed and cohesive look for this beautiful home.

This charming mudroom was part of a larger main level remodel. Right off the wraparound porch and leading into new kitchen, this multipurpose mudroom serves as the family’s entry and has everything they need for ease of living. Balancing function and style, we designed this space custom fit for this family & their cherished pets! As a utilitarian space, we meticulously considered every detail to maximize the storage and versatility of this space. A mix of tall storage cabinets and upper cabinets provide a wide range of options for this family. The ample counter space doubles as a landing zone for mail or for folding laundry, while the open under counter space is used for laundry hampers and dog crates…there’s even a custom pullout bin for their pet food. The built-in hall tree has open storage above, shaker-style peg rail for coats and purses, and a bench seat for slipping shoes on or off. A stunning utility sink with industrial faucet is the perfect place to wash up after a day spent working in the garden. Second to function, we made sure that this mudroom was stylish too! The bead board cabinet details, oil- rubbed bronze hardware, brick floor, and maple butcher block counters combine to deliver the hints of New England that this family was inspired by. This room establishes the aesthetic for the rest of the home. The greige color chosen for the mudroom cabinetry is consistent with the contrasting trim and door color we used throughout the home. A new exterior door was installed that echoes the style carried throughout the rest of the home and is stained a complimentary tone. All these touches contribute to a completely refreshed and cohesive look for this beautiful home.

This charming mudroom was part of a larger main level remodel. Right off the wraparound porch and leading into new kitchen, this multipurpose mudroom serves as the family’s entry and has everything they need for ease of living. Balancing function and style, we designed this space custom fit for this family & their cherished pets! As a utilitarian space, we meticulously considered every detail to maximize the storage and versatility of this space. A mix of tall storage cabinets and upper cabinets provide a wide range of options for this family. The ample counter space doubles as a landing zone for mail or for folding laundry, while the open under counter space is used for laundry hampers and dog crates…there’s even a custom pullout bin for their pet food. The built-in hall tree has open storage above, shaker-style peg rail for coats and purses, and a bench seat for slipping shoes on or off. A stunning utility sink with industrial faucet is the perfect place to wash up after a day spent working in the garden. Second to function, we made sure that this mudroom was stylish too! The bead board cabinet details, oil- rubbed bronze hardware, brick floor, and maple butcher block counters combine to deliver the hints of New England that this family was inspired by. This room establishes the aesthetic for the rest of the home. The greige color chosen for the mudroom cabinetry is consistent with the contrasting trim and door color we used throughout the home. A new exterior door was installed that echoes the style carried throughout the rest of the home and is stained a complimentary tone. All these touches contribute to a completely refreshed and cohesive look for this beautiful home.

This charming mudroom was part of a larger main level remodel. Right off the wraparound porch and leading into new kitchen, this multipurpose mudroom serves as the family’s entry and has everything they need for ease of living. Balancing function and style, we designed this space custom fit for this family & their cherished pets! As a utilitarian space, we meticulously considered every detail to maximize the storage and versatility of this space. A mix of tall storage cabinets and upper cabinets provide a wide range of options for this family. The ample counter space doubles as a landing zone for mail or for folding laundry, while the open under counter space is used for laundry hampers and dog crates…there’s even a custom pullout bin for their pet food. The built-in hall tree has open storage above, shaker-style peg rail for coats and purses, and a bench seat for slipping shoes on or off. A stunning utility sink with industrial faucet is the perfect place to wash up after a day spent working in the garden. Second to function, we made sure that this mudroom was stylish too! The bead board cabinet details, oil- rubbed bronze hardware, brick floor, and maple butcher block counters combine to deliver the hints of New England that this family was inspired by. This room establishes the aesthetic for the rest of the home. The greige color chosen for the mudroom cabinetry is consistent with the contrasting trim and door color we used throughout the home. A new exterior door was installed that echoes the style carried throughout the rest of the home and is stained a complimentary tone. All these touches contribute to a completely refreshed and cohesive look for this beautiful home.

This charming mudroom was part of a larger main level remodel. Right off the wraparound porch and leading into new kitchen, this multipurpose mudroom serves as the family’s entry and has everything they need for ease of living. Balancing function and style, we designed this space custom fit for this family & their cherished pets! As a utilitarian space, we meticulously considered every detail to maximize the storage and versatility of this space. A mix of tall storage cabinets and upper cabinets provide a wide range of options for this family. The ample counter space doubles as a landing zone for mail or for folding laundry, while the open under counter space is used for laundry hampers and dog crates…there’s even a custom pullout bin for their pet food. The built-in hall tree has open storage above, shaker-style peg rail for coats and purses, and a bench seat for slipping shoes on or off. A stunning utility sink with industrial faucet is the perfect place to wash up after a day spent working in the garden. Second to function, we made sure that this mudroom was stylish too! The bead board cabinet details, oil- rubbed bronze hardware, brick floor, and maple butcher block counters combine to deliver the hints of New England that this family was inspired by. This room establishes the aesthetic for the rest of the home. The greige color chosen for the mudroom cabinetry is consistent with the contrasting trim and door color we used throughout the home. A new exterior door was installed that echoes the style carried throughout the rest of the home and is stained a complimentary tone. All these touches contribute to a completely refreshed and cohesive look for this beautiful home.

Richard Herman is in the hospitality business and owns several upscale hotels in Florida and in other states as well as cattle ranches in both Florida and Missouri. Their farm in Ocala is by farm their most unique. The property serves as a 4-H demonstration project for the purpose of children’s education. They have been working with the Academy Prep of St. Pete which is dedicated to inner-city youths that are selected on the basis of need and achievement. Wife Diane spends her time on the farm raising Gypsy Vanners, a diminutive draft horse named after the job they did in Eastern Europe, pulling the wagons (vans) for gypsies that wandered across the continent. On the Ocala farm, there are several mules with a unique profession. Richard had visited the Hearthstone display at a Log & Timber Home Shows at the Orlando Convention Center many years ago. He was impressed that Hearthstone had stayed in touch with him over the years by mailings, invitations to shows, and periodic phone calls. When the time came to start serious consideration of the design of barn, Hearthstone responded promptly and professionally to Richard and Diane’s requests for information and a review of their ideas for their barn, which would serve as the centerpiece for their new farm. They wanted a multipurpose facility that could accommodate an educational environment and a large hall suitable for the fundraising events for his charities. Richard wanted a barn that reflected the look and feel of barns built at the dawn of the 20th century. Besides the rustic chicken houses and vegetable gardens, they have completely renovated a 1020’s era farmhouse to be as historically correct as possible and serves as the entry to the farm. “They very careful to feel us out, get comfortable with our capabilities, and be convinced that we could perform as promised,” said Project Manager John Ricketson of Hearthstone. Design Process There were some initial drawings that gave us a start on the basic shape and size of the barn. From there, it was a process of narrowing down the uses of each area and the spans that could be achieved. The barn was going to have the traditional “board & batten” exterior siding and a metal roof. There is a cantilevered ‘hay hood” on the north gable end above the large sliding barn doors that open into the foyer and horse stalls. The wings house a combination of areas, beginning with the large restrooms to accommodate crowds for events. Other parts of the wings have garage areas for the farm vehicles, feed room, tack room, wash rack, storage, offices, and smaller restrooms. Keeping with the look and feel of the turn of the century, Hearthstone developed a process for giving the timbers a surface texture that mimicked the circular cuts of timbers that had just come out of an old sawmill. This was easier said than done. Randy Giles guided his millwright (Wolfgang) in designing a machine that would do this effectively. The barn was delivered in October of 2014 and was erected over the course of two weeks, thanks to a hardworking crew (Eric Foster) and near-perfect weather. After the Hearthstone crew completed the erection and roof dry-in, it was time for the local carpenters to step up and install some light conventional framing on the gable ends before applying the roof fascia and exterior board & batten siding. Next came the big sliding barn doors, plumbing, electrical, heating, and cooling. Large rustic fixtures were hung from the great hall roof timbers. Exterior The board & batten siding was cypress and allowed to turn color naturally as rain hit it and the sun started working on it with UV rays. This method causes a much grayer look closer to the ground and less so where the roof overhang provides protection. The North end has some large limestone boulders and planters arranged around the pad with tall pampas grass. The planters provide casual seating before events and during outside receptions. The entire area was sodded with lush St. Augustine grass and split rail fences were added to enclose the barn area. The corrugated metal roof was a special order material that immediately rusted after being exposed to moisture. The layer of rust protects the metal from the elements. Interior The board & batten theme was carried throughout most of the interior with the timbers left natural to show off the circular saw texture. All of the tongue & groove decking was shipped in advance to allow the local painter to pre-stain it with a dark brown transparent stain that is a beautiful background to the light color Eastern White Pine timbers. “Everything was unique in this project” said Project Manager John Ricketson. “The setting on a small demonstration farm close to Ocala, the multipurpose design, the circular saw texture on the timbers.” The Hermans are very proud of their farm’s outcome. Richard sent a note to Randy Giles, owner of Hearthstone: “The Barn is fantastic, not a single problem, period. Next month, we have Jo Dee Messina coming in to help with a fundraiser for a local center for abused kids. Folks love the farm, ...... but that barn gets all of the attention. I would encourage you to use me as a reference for your sales team, feel free to extend my cell phone to any prospective purchasers.”